Chapter Quiz 4

Chapter 4 Quiz
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR: Elephants
I. Reading Comprehension
Read each statement. Decide if it is true or false according to the readings in the chapter. Check the
appropriate box.
True False
1. The elephant orphanage adopts elephants and takes care of them for their whole
lives.
2. Keepers at the orphanage teach elephants things that elephant mothers normally
teach them.
3. Many scientists think that elephants are similar to humans.
4. It is difficult for elephants to express their emotions.
II. Assessing Language and Reading Skills
A. Read each statement. Decide if it is true or false. Check the appropriate box.
True False
1. Adjectives are words that describe verbs.
2. A topic sentence tells the reader the main idea of a paragraph.
3. A synonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.
B. Find the supporting details for the main idea. Circle all the answers that are correct.
Elephants are very intelligent animals.
1. Elephant orphans require 24-hour care.
2. It is better for elephants to live in the wild than in the elephant orphanage.
3. Elephants cover themselves with dust to stop themselves from getting sunburned.
4. After an elephant dies, his or her family members show signs of grief.
5. When elephants look at themselves in a mirror, they recognize themselves.
6. Females have the most power and influence within an elephant family.
III. Critical Thinking
A. Choose the correct answer

1. No one knows why some elephants are abandoned by their families.
This statement . . . the main ideas of Reading One.
a. agrees with b. disagrees with c. has no connection to
2. There are not many similarities between elephants and humans.
This statement . . . the main ideas of Reading Two.
3. The way that elephants care for one another is inspiring.
This statement . . . the main ideas of the chapter.
4. Elephants are usually the most popular attraction in the zoo.
This statement . . . the main ideas of the chapter.
IV. Vocabulary: Reading One Complete the dialog with words from the box. One of the words will not be used.
abandoned gentle prompting supervision attached lush rotated wild
extraordinary pick (it) up runs
A Job Interview at the Elephant Orphanage

Interviewer: Good morning Shirley, and welcome to the interview. I’m so happy you applied for a job at the
Elephant Orphanage. I have some questions to ask you, and the interview should take about 30 minutes.
Shirley: That sounds great. Thank you so much for your time! I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you.
Interviewer: Don’t worry. Now tell me, why do you want this job?
Shirley: Well, for many reasons. Most importantly, I believe that elephants are really special, even 1.____________ ,
animals. I have loved them ever since I was a child because I think they are beautiful and 2.______________
creatures.
Interviewer: I couldn’t agree more. We established the Elephant Orphanage because we feel it is very sad when
elephants are 3._____________________ . Baby elephants are not capable of surviving without their families in the
4.______________________ .
Shirley: Yes, I understand that. Among other factors, that knowledge prompted me to apply.
Interviewer: Do you have any prior experience working with animals?
Shirley: Yes. My hometown 5.______________ a special hospital where injured cats and dogs can come for
treatment. Last summer I worked there for a few months, and 6._____________ between the emergency unit and
the recovery ward.
Interviewer: Wow, that’s very impressive. What were the facilities like?
Shirley: Well, unfortunately they were quite basic. They used to be much more 7.________________ , but since the
economic crisis the hospital has had a lot less money.
Interviewer: Yes, I understand that. Hmmm . . . so, do you have any questions for me about the position?
Shirley: Actually, yes. I know that on the job I’ll have a lot to learn, so I wondered what kind of training and
8.________________ are provided for new employees.
Interviewer: That’s a great question. Each new employee is provided with a mentor who helps them learn how to
take care of the elephants. You and your mentor will work together until you feel you know what you need to. Most
new employees 9.____________ the job very quickly.
Shirley: I see. That sounds like an excellent system.
Interviewer: Well, Shirley, I am very impressed with your application. I think the elephants will probably be very
10._______________ to you, and for that reason I’m delighted to offer you the position.
Shirley: Wow! That’s great news!!
Interviewer: Yes, we would love to invite you to work with us. I’ll send you the salary details by email, and you can
let us know your decision later in the week.
Shirley: I can tell you my decision right now. I am very happy to accept the position.
Interviewer: Perfect. Welcome to the team!
Vocabulary: Reading Two
Circle the best way to rephrase each sentence. Focus on the word in red.
1. Young elephants are raised by many family members in addition to their mothers.
a. Many family members take care of baby elephants.
b. Both mothers and other family members give young elephants food.
2. The bonds among elephant family members are very strong.

a. There are strong connections between all members of an elephant family.
b. Elephants feel strong emotions towards their family members.
3. Female elephants remain close to their extended family for life.

a. Unlike male elephants, female elephants always live with their parents.
b. Female elephants always maintain strong connections to their mothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, and grandmothers.
4. Scientists believe that elephants have complex emotions.

a. According to scientists, elephants are easy to understand.
b. Scientists think elephants are able to feel complicated emotions
5. Keepers showed grief when one of their favorite elephants at the orphanage died.
a. Keepers did not come to work for several days after an elephant passed away.
b. Keepers were very sad when one of their favorite elephants died.
6. Elephants often try to bury deceased family members.
a. Elephants often attempt to bury family members who have died.
b. When family members are upset, elephants try to comfort them.
7. Elephant brains are able to process a lot of information.

a. Elephants are not very intelligent animals.
b. Elephants are capable of understanding a lot of information.
8. Like humans, elephants demonstrate empathy.

a. Elephants show feelings for each other in the same way as humans.
b. Elephants feel happy when something good happens.
V. Discussion and Writing Topic
Step 1: Do you think that animals experience some of the same feelings as humans do? If so, you are not alone.
Look at the phrases below. Match one item from Column A with one from Column B and one from Column C to
make complete sentences. Then read your sentences aloud to a partner.
Column A Column B Column C

1. Recent research wrote a book called that animals feel emotions.
2. Charles Darwin have all been seen but also complex emotions, like
jealousy
3. Many animals display has shown an important field of study.
4. Primates, rodents, birds, is now becoming The Expression of Emotion in Man and
and canines Animals.
5. Animal empathy not just basic emotions, like fear displaying emotional behavior.

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Chapter 4 Quiz

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR: Elephants

4. It is difficult for elephants to express their emotions.

II. Assessing Language and Reading Skills

2. A topic sentence tells the reader the main idea of a paragraph.

3. A synonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.

1. Elephant orphans require 24-hour care.

5. When elephants look at themselves in a mirror, they recognize themselves.

A. Choose the correct answer

abandoned gentle prompting supervision attached lush rotated wild

extraordinary pick (it) up runs

A Job Interview at the Elephant Orphanage

2. The bonds among elephant family members are very strong.

3. Female elephants remain close to their extended family for life.

4. Scientists believe that elephants have complex emotions.

7. Elephant brains are able to process a lot of information.

8. Like humans, elephants demonstrate empathy.

Column A Column B Column C

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